Blacklow Brow School

A good academy sponsor led school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blacklow Brow School.

Liverpool, L365XW Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 October 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blacklow Brow School, Tarbock Road
Huyton
Liverpool, L365XW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144355
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Blacklow Brow School, Tarbock Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5XW
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DEAN TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
234
Free School Meals
19.1% (45 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.3 (9.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
234 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.5 per year)

Down -4.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"For all our pupils to BELIEVE in themselves, ACHIEVE their potential and SUCCEED in their journey through life."

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher: Blacklow Brow is a primary school for children aged 3–11 with 222 pupils. The school offers a creative curriculum, prioritises safety and happiness, and emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the local community. The school motto is Believe, Achieve, Succeed.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

All wraparound care bookings must be made via MCAS. Breakfast Club costs £2.50 per session; After School Club charges £3.00 for the first half an hour, £5.00 from 2:50–3:50pm, and £12.50 for the full session (3:10–5:30pm); payments are via MCAS.

Admissions Criteria

Admission number (PAN) of 30 across all year groups (Reception to Year 6). The school operates one class in each year group and follows Knowsley Council admissions procedures. Nursery admissions are handled directly with the school. In-year admissions are possible. Appeals are handled with notification timelines and processes as outlined in the admissions information.

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